Okoye and Mayti were asked whether the Macintosh computer, Sony Walkman or Post-it Notes were sold in stores first. The couple bet $800,000 on Post-its and $80,000 on the Walkman. The show said that the Walkman was correct, as it debuted in 1979, while Post-its first appeared on store shelves in 1980 (the Macintosh debuted in 1984).

After the broadcast aired, several outlets, including this one, referenced several articles noting that Post-it Notes were test-marketed in four cities in 1977 under another name. The product's inventor, Art Fry, told the Financial Times earlier this month that the product was "launched in four cities" in 1977, but that "the results were disappointing."

"Money Drop" executive producer Jeff Apploff released the following statement to CNN:

"Unfortunately, the information our research department originally obtained from 3M regarding when Post-it Notes were first sold was incomplete. As a result of new information we have received from 3M, we feel it is only fair to give our contestants, Gabe and Brittany, another shot to play 'Million Dollar Money Drop' even though this question was not the deciding question in their game. The revised information regarding the Post-it is as follows: the product was originally tested for sale in four cities under the name 'Press 'N Peel' in 1977, sold as 'Post-its' in 1979 when the rollout introduction began and sold nationwide in 1980. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the viewers who brought this to our attention, and we're thrilled to give Gabe and Brittany the opportunity to return to play the game."

Okoye and Mayti have not decided whether they will accept the show's offer. "Money Drop" returns with new episodes January 4.

The way I see it is that there are two possible correct answers (Technically). So who is to say that if they had put 800K on The Sony Walkman they would have gotten it correct? The Bottom line is the answers could have went both ways and we need to find out if this was done intentionally to give the show the upper hand on the contestants, and could this have maybe happened on previous shows. No matter the outcome of the situation, FOX needs to step up and pay these people. Their reputation depends on it!

The question I have is did they REALLY know that post-it notes were test marketed in 1977 or are they getting a second chance because someone somewhere knew that 4 cities tested what has become my life saver in the office?

Im glad the couple was allowed to return to the show but it should have been to pick up the 800k. it would be very funny if they win double the amount. these shows better triple check their research before embarassing themseLves.

Not a good show – when they answer correctly and the show makes a mistake – it just goes to show someone did not do their homework. They should in all fairness give a second chance – but that will change their decisions. Now if they had said Walkman – who would have complained and brought up that post it notes were first and then what – the show is still liable for not having the correct answer. If I were the contestant – I then would be careful as to how I place my money the next time.

when people lose everything on these dumb shows I laugh and laugh, it's really fun. I root for them to win, don't get me wrong. but there's something fun about it. anyway, I think this couple does deserve another shot. they seemed like a nice couple. I'm glad they're still a couple, if they are, because losing all that money might rip apart a lesser bond. good luck kids...

5Obviously they were sold in 1979 under the "post-it" name. However they don't get 800k when they missed the next two questions. They only "lost" 720k since they put 80k on the walkman. Assuming the "post-it" was correct they would have had 800k for the next two questions...not 80k. they split the 80k 60/20 on two of the answers for the next question. The 20k was correct so they only had 20k left. Assuming the same ratio of the 800k they would have had 200k for the last question. They put all the 20k on the wrong answer, however they could not split the 20k as that is the minimum amount to put on an answer at that point. If they had 200k they probably don't put it all on one answer. I would think since they were unsure they would have split it 100k/100k and been guaranteed to be right on one answer and walked away with 100k. No need for lawyers just start with 800k and TWO questions left.

FOX owes these people the money they were correct, and as usual fox is wrong . Fox needs to step up, and pay up, do the honorable thing even if it hurts. But then Fox never checks its so called facts , only its politics.. Charles Bowen Solomon Stone

Except, Fox had absolutely nothing to do with the questions asked, the facts checked, the rules of the game, etc. Fox airs it... that's about it. There are productions companies that produce and edit these shows– the same way your radio station isn't to blame if Jay-Z puts out a bad song. Way to not "check the facts" before making a statement, yourself.

FOX owes these people absolutely NOTHING! They were allowed to appear on a nationally broadcast greedfest and ultimately, they would not have won anything anyway, as their final answer was incorrect on the 7th question. Know what you are posting about before you post. Even anonymously, you are an idiot. Know this.

This game show is junk. I have attempted to watch it twice. I can not stand more than 10 minutes. When I hear it's on I think of it as a friendly reminder to change the channel. Heck, PBS in a foreign language promoting the box set of River Dance for a station fundraiser is more entertaining.

I think it is pathetic that anyone thinks this show has anything to do with anything but luck. I have never seen it, but to have such a small margin between the answers does not take any deductive reasoning, and to expect anyone to know that post-its were made in '78 and walkman in 79 is just ridiculous! All of these shows may as well just have contestants spin a big wheel, it takes just as much 'skill'.

This new show is the most painful thing I have ever watched. I can picture the contestant interview process where they make sure the people are complete idiots but also talk way to much and are somewhat attractive. These people have no common sense and the 10 minutes between questions is painful.

The honorable thing to do, would be to start them at the 800,000 mark, where FOX royally screwed up, instead of back at the bottom rung. But true to form, I'm be FOX has lawyers making sure it doesnt happen that way. Fairplay in america is dead.

Jbird, Fox doesn't produce the show, they just air it. On any game show, it is the production company that is responsible for providing the prize money and determining the rule of the game. There are plenty of reasons to believe that Fox and other massive media corporations are bad for America, but questionable results on a game show are not one of them.

They shouldn't get a 2nd chance. They lost all of their money on a different question. If anything, they would have lost a much BIGGER amount on the next question, therefore losing regardless if they got the Post It question right 100%. They lost everything in the end, so it doesn't matter. Its win or lose in the end.

I like how the shows producers blame 3M for incorrect information, but everyone in the free world , with internet, was able to see that it was 1977. My 8 year old daughter googled the answer while they were still playing the game. What kind of research team is this game show employing.

The show has potential but in it's current format it's waaaaaaay to slow and thus lame. Run couples through there; drop the money as the audience counts down the time: THAT would be dramatic as the hole opens up while the couple is still shuffling money around. Don't do 2nd chances, changing selections, etc. I'm not watching the same couple for the entire hour. As they said in Disney's "Madagascar": "move it, move it, move it". I'm not watching otherwise.

And my question would be .... why should they need a 'second chance'? They were correct the first time .... award the dollar amount they were playing for at the time. Then – and only then – give them the option to continue on from there, but the original amount should be awarded with or without continuation!

How about everything about this story requires better fact checking! That is not the Okoye family in the pic attached to the story CNN, (Okoye is a Nigerian name they don't look Nigerian...) that is a 2ndFamily that was burned by Money Drop fact checkers, this time "Which had does the Statue of Liberty Hold the torch in?). (She holds it in the right hand) Famlys 2 Money Drop 0!

For those who are pointing out that when the item wasn't marketed as "Post-its" when it debuted in 1977: Yeah, but according to the article above it WAS marketed as "Post-its" in 1979. Since the Walkman was also marketed in 1979, we just don't have enough information yet to know which hit the shelves under its current name first. We need a month.

And even if Walkman started in 1979 first, the question was "which product" sold first; not "which name" was used first or "which product was sold under its current name first." The "product" involved is a pad of paper with sticky stuff on it. That product - under the name "Press N Peel" - sold in limited release in 1977.

Post-It Notes means the product as they are known and sold, as Post-It Notes. If the question is to be changed to refer to test market prototypes, then they'd have to change the year computers and cassette players were introduced as well (even in different forms, under different names).

Wow in on a technicality, awesome! That guy couldn't have been more annoing if possible and now he is getting a second opportunity for television time, good call!! I don't think he had any idea that Post-it-Notes were test-marketed in the late '70s. Maybe we can look even further back now and see what else game shows have "oopsied" in the past.

If the choice had read "Press N Peel", then I could see the fault to the question, but it said "Post-It Notes" which technically makes the question accurate. Good on them if they can get some more cash out of this technicality. I would want the same thing. But they WERE wrong.

If you read the question as stated, they got it wrong."Post-it notes", Trade name, were marketed in 1980. The inventor even said so. Prototypes should not apply, as the Sony Walkman was technically created under different names as well, even by a totally different company.

Yes, yes, yes! Totally agree here. (another case of mob rules) The guy who played gave every fact he could think of BUT did not once try and reason out WHEN the Post-its were available to consumers. He got lost in his own knowledge of the product and didn't focus his thought in the right direction. Good show though.

It was marketed under the name Post It in 1979, before Walkman. They got the question correct. Even the INVENTOR of Post-It Notes agrees! What more do you want? It's funny though how you people are jealous of this couple LOL. I'm sure if you guys were ever on such a show you all would be the first to cry and not only want the most liberal interpretation of the question but also have no qualms about cheating.

The recent question about the most common computer password was faulty as well. The data they used was based on a security breach where the passwords for a children's website were released. The question asked which was the "most common computer password" but the passwords they were referring to were not computer passwords but passwords made up by children for a website. That is an important distinction that renders the question nearly impossible to guess as it was stated. I think it was misleading and I would have been really angry if I were them!!

They did not win anything. You need to answer the last question on the show correct to win. They did not do so so would have lost in the end. You don't win a cent unless you get question 7 right. I like how all you post without ever watching the show.

I think it's great that they are letting them back. I'd probably ask to start with the same question level and the $880,000for a settlement because I know the questions will be harder the second time around....

Its a good show with possibilities of winning instant money but the idea of giving "facts" to contestants is totally lame. This can make even the sanest and surest of persons question their understanding and knowledge. You guys should have checked out the part where pollack confused the contestants (pictured above) with some BS about The statue of Liberty holding the torch on her left or right hand. I will watch it. The way people argue on the show is fun!!

Out to be a good rating for the show given the publicity given to it on the internet. Good move as the show is kind of lame, yeah I did watch one, and the show probably won't last long. Is deal or no deal still on?

They have to go back because in this show, you start with the money and have to get questions right in order to hang onto it. Since this was not the last question, there's no way to know what would have happened if they were allowed to keep the $800,000. They might still have lost it all. The rules don't allow for you to simply "walk away" with your current winnings, like other game shows do.

First off; Wow, Fox actually admitting they were wrong about something. As far as GoyeGirl's comment goes, a lawyer won't do anything. There is no guarantee they would have made it to the end of the game with that 800,000. However, had they carried on with that amount, it may have influenced their decisions as to how much they'd wager on different answers, potentially giving them a final amount greater than they originally left with.